Global Links Card Services Inc. Receives MasterCard(R) Approval to Launch FastMax Rewards Debit MasterCard
April 18, 2006 10:00:02 (ET)
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Apr 18, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- PTS Card Solutions Inc. (Pink Sheets: PTCD) announced today that Global Links Card Services Inc. ("GLCS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of PTS Card Solutions, has received approval from MetaBank, Sioux Falls, S.D., and MasterCard for issuing its private branded ("FastMax Rewards") prepaid MasterCard. The card will be available in the second quarter 2006 through GLCS agents and co-branded marketing partners. Debit MasterCard cardholders can use their cards at more than 23 million acceptance locations in 210 countries around the world, including more than 1 million ATMs and other locations where cash can be obtained. "MasterCard offers our co-branded partners and agents flexibility in reaching their customer base and we look forward to increased activations in 2006," said James Brewer, CEO, Global Links Card Services Inc. As principal member of MasterCard, Meta Payment Systems, Sioux Falls, S.D., issues the FastMax Rewards Debit MasterCard on behalf of GLCS.
About PTS Card Solutions Inc.
PTS Card Solutions Inc. is a partly owned, controlled subsidiary of PTS Inc. (PTSH, Trade). PTS Inc. recently assigned all of its interests in Global Links Card Services to its newly acquired subsidiary, PTS Card Solutions Inc. Global Links Card Services Inc. markets its FastMax Prepaid Debit Card through various agents and distributors.
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